Commonsense Reasoning in Computer Vision: Foundations, Recent Advancements, and Future Directions

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2609.05257v1
• Date: Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:19:37 GMT
• Title: Commonsense Reasoning in Computer Vision: Foundations, Recent Advancements, and Future Directions
• Abstract summary: This paper presents a survey of developments that integrate commonsense knowledge into computer vision tasks.<n>We discuss current limitations related to dataset bias, knowledge incompleteness, and integration challenges.<n>We highlight prospective research trajectories in cross-modal reasoning, scalable commonsense knowledge injection, and neuro-symbolic hybrid architectures.
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• Abstract: Commonsense reasoning in computer vision encompasses integrating visual data and contextual knowledge, crucial for enhancing AI's understanding of everyday scenarios. This understanding not only improves machine learning models but also enhances their ability to interact meaningfully with humans and the environment. Unlike CNN-based conventional vision models, which are designed to identify objects within a specific image, incorporating commonsense knowledge enables models to interpret scenes in a more holistic manner, thereby improving their spatial ability to reason about relationships among objects and actions. This integration not only enhances object recognition but also facilitates a deeper understanding of the contextual factors, ultimately leading to more precise predictions and interactions in real-world applications. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of recent developments that integrate commonsense knowledge into computer vision tasks. We systematically review approaches based on knowledge graphs, scene graphs, neuro-symbolic models, and commonsense-augmented transformers. We also outline current limitations related to dataset bias, knowledge incompleteness, and integration challenges. Finally, we highlight prospective research trajectories in cross-modal reasoning, scalable commonsense knowledge injection, and neuro-symbolic hybrid architectures to develop truly intelligent visual systems.

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